IT is not known how many vacant posts for occupational therapists (OTs) there are in Donegal. The issue was raised by Independent Cllr Declan Meehan at the meeting of the Regional Health Forum West and North West on Tuesday. He said he has been made aware of recent communication to GPs explaining that there is […]
Man faces four charges over alleged assault on Letterkenny Gardaí
A MAN charged with assaulting two Gardaí at a Letterkenny public office has told the court the officers struck first. Abdou Abouzid, formerly of 28 Hazlebrook Crescent, Long Lane Letterkenny, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday, June 22, where a book of evidence was served on him in relation to an alleged attack at […]
Calls for government to stop petrol and diesel price hikes
DONEGAL TD, Pearse Doherty, has slammed the Government for voting to pass the Finance Bill, which will see the cost of petrol and diesel increase from August 1. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance challenged Taoiseach Micheál Martin today during Leaders’ Question. He said the Government is heaping further pressure on households already struggling to […]
Carraig Airt crowned Ireland’s Best Kept Village
Carraig Airt has been crowned Ireland’s Best Kept Village at the all-island Ireland’s Best Kept Town competition in Belfast. The award recognises the hard work of local residents, volunteers, businesses and community groups who help keep Carraig Airt looking its best year-round. The prestigious competition brings together top-performing communities from the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and […]
In pics: Duffy family present cheque worth €18,500 to Donegal Hospice
THE Duffy family raised €18,500 from their 3km Walk and Coffee morning in Newtowncunningham for Donegal Hospice in memory of the late Tina Duffy.
Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, June 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Donal Breslin, Bunbeg Hannah Glackin (née Boyle), Ballybofey Advertisement Eunan Doherty, Letterkenny Catherine Mc Laughlin (née Russell), Termon John Coleman, Letterkenny and formerly Dunmore Mary Jordan (née Bermingham), Bundoran and formerly Arklow John McGinty, Ballybofey Rosaleen Broderick (née Patton), Ballyshannon and formerly Glengormley Donal Breslin, Bunbeg The […]
Gardaí seek help finding missing Burnfoot teenager
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Cody Reilly who is reported missing from Burnfoot since Friday, June 19, 2026. Cody is described as being 5’ 4” tall, with a slim build, blue eyes and red hair. Gardaí are concerned for Cody’s well-being. Anyone with information on Cody’s whereabouts is […]
Killverry speeding camera fine struck out
A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM man has escaped a speeding fine after a case of mistaken delivery saw a fixed charge notice sent to his father, who shares the same name, at a nearby address. Columba O’Donnell Junior, of Castruse, Newtowncunningham, appeared unrepresented before Judge Emile Daly at Letterkenny District Court on Monday in relation to an unpaid […]
An Post warns Annagry post office closure is ‘highly likely’
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THERE is a “very real threat to the future” of Annagry Post Office, An Post has warned, as the retirement of long-serving postmistress Breid McCole raises fears that the vital community service may not reopen. A spokesperson for An Post confirmed to the Donegal News that efforts to find a contractor willing to take on […]
Inishowen man rocks Belfast stage with Zach Bryan
A YOUNG Buncrana man has become an overnight star with music fans across Donegal after being called up on stage by American superstar Zach Bryan at a sold-out Belfast concert. Paul Hegarty, armed with nothing more than a homemade poster and a lifetime of guitar practice, got to live out a dream shared by tens […]